Asus leaks four new laptops, with a little help from Lamborghini

Asus is reportedly set to release a bundle of new laptops in the not too distant future, with pics (but not many specs) of four new models cropping up on NotebookReview's forums. Two of the new units are pretty squarely aimed at gamers -- the G1P (seen above) and the G2P (check it after the break) -- each featuring color-coding on the most abused keys (W,A,S, and D) and an ominous glowing button beneath the touchpad (we don't know what it is, but we're compelled to press it). Most of the specs are just speculation at this point, though it appears that the G1P packs a 15.4-inch screen, with the the G2P upping that to a full 17 inches. Both will supposedly come with stylish matching backpacks and Logitech gaming mice, 'cause those travel mice we saw yesterday just won't cut it. Also on the radar is the ultra-portable and ultra-shiny S7Fm, with an 11-inch display and built-in webcam, as well as the Lamborghini-emblazoned Vx1 "Golden Edition," which actually has some concrete specs but only teases us with pics (also after the break). This model comes loaded with a T7400 2.16GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and Nvidia 7400VX graphics with 128MB VRAM, not to mention a 15.1-inch SXGA display with a special "crystal level hardness LCD cover." Unfortunately, there's no indication from Asus as to when any of these will actually be released, though the retail manager kindly supplying the pics speculates that the Lamborghini model will come first -- sometime before Thanksgiving -- with the others likely to follow in the Spring of next year.

[Thanks, Luis D.]

[Grizz Posted Oct 18th 2006 6:43PM]

looks pritty sexy, but far too thin to be inexpencive.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 6:49PM]

I hear that you are compelled to press the 'ominous glowing button' every 108 minutes, otherwise things go freaky in the Arctic.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 7:04PM]

So, are these laptops trying to compete with Acers Ferrari laptops?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 7:19PM]

If Apple don't pull through with a GPU upgrade on the MBP's, looks like we have a plan B.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 7:49PM]

Greetings -

Well, If you guys are going to take your news from forum posts that I make, the least you could do is ask me for a quote and credit me for that matter instead of summerizing my post and claiming it as your own. Anyone looking for Asus news can certainly come to me day or night if you're looking for information or looking to buy an Asus unit.

Sincerely,
Justin O'Dea
PROPortable
www.proportable.com
President/CEO & Founder

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 8:02PM]

Someone call the whaammmbulance...

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 12:20AM]

I bought a laptop from ProPortables, and Justin there is one of the biggest $%#!@ ever. I would recommend staying far far away from his site. What you're seeing in his post on here is just the tip of the iceberg for what a jerk this guy is to his customers.

I love the laptop, best laptop I've ever owned, but I recommend you buy it from someone else.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 7:52PM]

Asus really has some of the best industrial designers out there.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 9:21PM]

Ha... I never heard that one before, I like it.

Justin
PROPortable

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 8:03PM]

I hope they don't short-circuit.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 18th 2006 11:48PM]

IM with justin on this one. If you are going to take someone elses post you should list its true source. especially if you are using his images with his company logo.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 12:45AM]

I have to agree with Steve, I believe Mr Melanson should at least be considerate to credit Justin for the information he basically stole.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 12:46AM]

The orignal source of this is notebookreview.com

it has about 8 more pictures and a lot more intelligent comments.

I recomend going to see it right now because the pictures youre missing are really cool.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 8:25AM]

Some guys just like to bash other ppl for fun. Anyway, i think Justin should be credited like the guys above had said. He's a good guy and will solve ur problem even u din call him up. Just created a topic of help in notebookreview forum and u ll see him there.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 3:17AM]

Give credit where credit is due, thank you Justin for the great info and pic.'s that this originated from!

This thread shouldn't be anything other than comments on the info given, but if someone insist on bad mouthing another (when all he asks for is credit), I'll say my 2 cents too. I have dealt with Justin and he is wonderful to deal with, great knowledge, willing to help with any questions, and responds to e-mails quickly (and I didn't even buy from him and I still get this kind of service and support from him!). And obviously, as you can see, up-to-date with anything Asus!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 19th 2006 12:26PM]

I am a member of both NBR AND NBF.
I think it is very wrong for Engadget to steal someone's material & not even have the common courtesy to give them credit for it.
Come on, Guys! At least give Justin some credit & ask for his comments or input. You even used his watermarked pictures!!
As for the A-Hole who slanged Justin.....nuff said!

[Kamzu Posted Nov 22nd 2006 3:37PM]

To the guy who dissed Justin, fuck off.

This is heinous, not only do the pictures say PROPORTABLE on them, you also didn't give credit where credit was due.

Did you think that no one would notice the watermark PROPORTABLE on all your STOLEN pictures?

Give credit, or get fired.